If tomorrow, signing up for the selective service became mandatory for women as well as men, I'd be the first to stand in line to sign up.
It would be a momentous day for women's rights when we are recognized officially, by the government, as being as useful (or as disposable) as men are. It almost boils my blood hot that many feminists think that we deserve equality, but don't believe that we women are strong enough to handle the consequences of equality. In a way, what they advocate is special treatment, rather than true equality.
However, I would have to agree with Dappled. I would never dream to force a woman who is pregnant or nursing into the military, nor would I force a single parent of either gender into service as well (however, single parents aren't even allowed to enlist in the military here so that would not happen as it would violate basic enlistment policies).
This is a curious issue, as I know that the military here in the US has a problem with female troops impregnating themselves to get out of deployment. It's not common but it does happen. Disappointing, if you ask me.
Should women be made to serve the army if they demand equal rights?
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If tomorrow, signing up for the selective service became mandatory for women as well as men, I'd be the first to stand in line to sign up.
It would be a momentous day for women's rights when we are recognized officially, by the government, as being as useful (or as disposable) as men are. It almost boils my blood hot that many feminists think that we deserve equality, but don't believe that we women are strong enough to handle the consequences of equality. In a way, what they advocate is special treatment, rather than true equality.
However, I would have to agree with Dappled. I would never dream to force a woman who is pregnant or nursing into the military, nor would I force a single parent of either gender into service as well (however, single parents aren't even allowed to enlist in the military here so that would not happen as it would violate basic enlistment policies).
This is a curious issue, as I know that the military here in the US has a problem with female troops impregnating themselves to get out of deployment. It's not common but it does happen. Disappointing, if you ask me.